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Safe use of cranesSite lifting plan

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1. Introduction

2. Management of lifting operations

3. Selection and duties of personnel

4. Procedures and precautions

5. Slinging and handling of loads

6. Lifting equipment

7. Risk Assessment

8. Lifting Assessment

9. Schedule of common lifts

10.Record of lifting appliances and accessories

11 C T i t t d tifi ti

Contents

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In order to provide a safe system of work and to ensure compliance with

current legislation this site lifting plan has been developed and is to be

implemented by every member of the crane team involved with this project.

It is vital that all lifting operations are properly planned by a competent

person and that the plan is followed by everyone involved in the operation.

This plan is to be read by all team members involved in lifting operations;

this must be done prior to any lifting being carried out.

It is essential that all team members are fully competent and certified to

carry out their individual roles. (See section 13)

It is essential that all team members are confident that they can fulfil their

duties especially when works may need to be carried out at height.

INTRODUCTION

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Safe system of work

Whether the lifting operations are repetitive or if they are a one off, a safe

system of work must be established and followed for the operation to beboth safe and successful.

In order to provide a safe system of work the following items are to be

included in the lift plan / Assessment:

The selection of suitable cranes and work equipment must be carried out.

A crane team is to be employed who are fully trained and competent and

who have had their roles and responsibilities clearly explained to them.

The areas for the cranes access and rigging etc must be properly planned

and properly prepared.

A regime of maintenance, testing and examination of equipment must be

devised.

Management of lifting operations

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When appointing a crane team it is essential that all the members of that

team are fully aware of the role and duties and that each person has

sufficient knowledge, training and experience to carry out their role.

The crane team organisation chart is shown below and roles and duties are

continued beneath.

Appointed Person

Crane Supervisor

Crane Co-ordinator

Selection and duties of personnel

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Appointed Person

The appointed persons duties are to include the following;

Being familiar with the relevant parts of the project Health and

Safety Plan where lifting operations are to be carried out on a site .

Assess the lifting operations to provide such planning, selection of

cranes, lifting accessories and equipment, instruction and supervision

as is necessary for the task to be undertaken safely. (where works areon a shared site or where logistics may be restrictive co-ordination

with others will be required)

Ensure that adequate inspection / examination and maintenance of

the equipment have been carried out prior to its use.

Establish an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents

and taking necessary corrective action.

Takes responsibility for the organisation and control of the lifting

operation.

Ensure the crane supervisor is fully briefed in the contents of the lift

plan / method statement etc.

The appointed person is able to delegate his duties to another person but the

responsibilities still remain the appointed persons.

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Crane Co-ordinator

The crane co-ordinators role is to plan and direct the sequence of

operations of the cranes to ensure they do not collide with other cranes,

loads and other equipment and buildings.

This role can be carried out by a competent person with knowledge and experience in lifting operations.

Crane Operator

The crane operator is responsible for the correct operation of the crane inaccordance with the manufacturers instructions and within the safe system

of work.

The crane operator is to respond to a single slinger / signaller at any given

time and these must be identifiable to the operator.

Should any person near a lifting operation give the recognised stop signalthe operator must cease lifting operations immediately and confirm what

actions are required from the slinger / signaller.

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Slinger / Signaller

The slinger / signaller is responsible for the attaching and detaching of

loads to and from the crane load lifting attachment and ensuring that the

correct accessories are used for that operation in accordance with the

planning of the operation.

The slinger / signaller is responsible for the safe movement of the crane and

clear direction must be given whether visual or hand signals.

Where more than one slinger / signaller is required, clear instruction must

be given when passing responsibility over to the next slinger / signaller.

The slinger / signaller is to store lifting accessories in a suitable place when

not being used and prior to re-using an accessory he must visually inspect itbefore use.

The slinger / signaller must notify the appointed person of any damaged

equipment immediately.

Lifting Operations FlowchartLifting Operations Flowchart

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NON ROUTINE

LIFT

Need identified for liftingoperation

Appoint a competent person to plan thelift with technical support as required

Carry out risk

assessment (generic)

Lift plan (generic)

Carry out risk assessment(new or modified)

Lift plan

Lift plan (new ormodified)

Engineered lifts(project

specific) and lift

Technical review by

competent person

ROUTINE LIFT

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Procedures and Precautions

Crane Operation

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Regular inspections of the crane are to be carried out and this must be

recorded weekly in the site office.

Inspection and Maintenance

Where there is a requirement for a person to climb the mast of a crane

whilst the crane is still operational the driver must be made aware of

someone climbing before they commence.

Any tools or equipment needed to be used must be secure and free from

risk of falling and if tools are to be lifted up using the crane they must be

done so using equipment designed for that task.

A regime of monitoring and examination is to be established by the

appointed person this must include a schedule of servicing for cranes and

generators etc.

In order to maintain production it may be necessary to carry out

maintenance outside normal working hours.

Other cranes / plant / buildings

Where there are other cranes on the same site and there is a risk of

collision, a crash radio system is to be established and be used. This will be

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Where available the recognised hand signals will be adopted and a copy of

those is attached.

The slinger / signallers are to be identifiable to the operators and this will

be achieved by the operatives wearing orange high visibility vests.

Slinging and handling loads

It is essential that the weight of the load to be lifted is known to a

reasonable accuracy and this can be determined a number of ways

1. Check for SWL markings

2. Phone the manufacturer

3. Run over a weigh bridge

4. Calculate

If weights are to be calculated the following figures should be used;

Material KG/M3

Brick 2100

Concrete 2400

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Once the slinger / signaler is assured of the stability of the load he will give

direction to the crane operator to proceed with the lift.

Where possible the direction of travel will be the shortest direction and will

be away from where operative are working beneath. If this is not possible

the slinger signaler is to warn operatives of loads above. On multi-crane

sites, this is to be addressed to all site workers during their site induction.

Loads must never be dragged as the cranes are only designed to lift in a

vertical plane and there a possibility of damage to the crane.

Lifting Equipment

Only slings and other lifting accessories for which a valid report of

thorough examination has been issued within the previous 6 months are to

be used.

Lifting accessories should be clearly marked with the rated capacity and

have an identification number for record purposes.

Lifting equipment must be visually inspected before use with any defects

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Risk Assessment

Hazard Risks Control Measures

Plant and Machinery Injury to personnel All plant and machinery

to be inspected and

serviced regularly .

A maintenance andservice schedule is to be

established and

implemented.

Failure of lifting

equipment

Damage to

buildings/equipmentand injury/death to

personnel

All lifting equipment is

to certificated andinspected regularly As

Regulations

A copy of certification

is to be retained on site

for record keeping and

reference.

Slinger / Signaller to

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and injury/death to

personnel

by the crane operator to

ensure that the crane is

safe and operable

Heavy loads Failure of lifting

equipment and

machinery

Visual assessments are

to be made by

competent personnel to

ensure the correct lifting

equipment is used for

the lift and that thecrane is able to lift the

weight of the load at the

required radius

All lifts are to be carried

out as directed in thelifting assessments and

schedule of common

lifts

High Winds Instability and loss of

control of lifting

operation

Wind speeds within the

site area are to be

monitored and all liftingoperations are to be in

strict conditions of the

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A lifting assessment is

to be carried out prior to

any unique or speciallifts being carried out.

Close proximity of

cranes/building/public

amenities

Entanglement leading to

loss of integrity of load

A safe system of work

is to be instigated

ensuring the risk of

collision is eradicated.

This may be a crash

radio system or a

zoning system fitted to

the crane.

Sleeping or dead cranes. Collision of cranes As above

ASSESSED BY..DATE..

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IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

* Change as per site requirements Issue No.:Date:

Operation * Items to beLifted

MaxWeight

Crane Used Lifted From Lifted To EquipmentUsed

Comments

Site Set-Up offices Welfarefacilities

2.5t Crawler Crane40 T(Hired in)

Delivery Vehicles"On Site"

Final positionas per sitelayout plan

4 slings 5 T Survey required of site groundconditions prior to crane set-up.Crane Co-ordinator andSlinger/Signaller to be inattendance. Slings to be hiredwith crane.

2t

1.5t

All Cranes Delivery Vehicles

Site position Final position

4 leg 6.7t chains

4- Leg 6t chains

Choke wrapped using 2 legs

Lifting points to be clearly definedin method statement .

RetainingWalls

Bundles ofreinforcement

R.M.DShutters

Concrete by Skip

2t

2.5t

3t / 6.5t

Mobile / tower

Mobile / Tower

Mobile / Tower

Delivery Vehicles

Preparation area

Areas between

Areas betweenFinal position

Wall Shutters

2 leg 6t chains

R.M.D liftingdevices and 2leg 6t chains

8t Drop Chain

Choke wrapped using 2 legs

Approval required for R M Dsystem via Temp Work procedureC Frame.

Ensure there are no loops or knotsin operating line. Keep tag lines asshort as practicable.

Main FrameSteelwork

Columns,beams, bracing

Not yetknown

To be advised Delivery vehicles Final position To be confirmedprior tocommencement

All offloading to be carried outwithin site boundaries.

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IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

Operation * Items to beLifted

MaxWeight

Crane Used Lifted From Lifted To EquipmentUsed

Comments

Plant andmachinery

CompressorsWeldingmachine

3.0 t All Cranes(crawler crane)

Site location Final position Web sling Plant and machinery to be lifted bytheir designated lifting points only.Slinger Signaller to be inattendance.

Sheds forDA,OXYGEN

CYLINDERSetc

Scaffolding pipes 1t Mobile Crane /Crawler crane

Delivery vehicle Final position Web sling Lifting points to be clearly definedin the method statement andapproved by Principal Contractor

Formed plates 13 t Crawler crane Delivery vehicle Final position Slings 5t Slinger signaller to be inattendance.

Saddles 9t Crawler crane Delivery vehicle Final Position Slings 5t Slinger Signaller to be inattendance

* as itemised in works programme Issue No.:

Date:

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IDENTIFICATION AND INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

Operation * Items to beLifted

MaxWeight

Crane Used Lifted From Lifted To EquipmentUsed

Comments

Walls Dish polar 2 t Crawler crane Delivery vehicle Final position 4 leg 6.7t chains Slinger signaller to be inattendance.

* as itemised in works programme Issue No.:

Date:

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SCHEDULE OF COMMON LIFTS

Load Method

Concrete or muck skip. Skip chain 8tEnsure that any rope fixed to skip is ofsingular construction and is free of allknots and loops.

Boat Skip /Rollover skip Skip chain 8tBundles of tubes, bars or other similar materials,e.g.. scaffold tubes, bars, small diameter pipes,lengths of timber, etc. whether banded or not.

4 leg 6.7t chains, load to be doublewrapped using 2 legs of the chains

Reinforcement Bar Wrapped 4 leg chain slings. Ensurethat bars to be lifted are of equallength

Flying Table Platforms Four leg chains passed through preprepared holes on top of platform andwrapped around upper platform alumsor steel supports. Use C frame wherepossible.

Palletised materials. Crane forks with cage or net. Fork LiftTruck.

Web Slings will be used for palletisedmaterial

Stillages 4 leg chain slings wrapped around

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SCHEDULE OF COMMON LIFTS

Load Method

Small plant ie compressors, bowsers etc Chains to be attached to certifiedlifting eyes only 8t drop chain.

Prefab Re Bar Cages Chains to be attached to double tiedremovable thickened re bar special

care must be taken to ensure integrityof the load.

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Record of lifting appliances and accessories

Lifting Appliances (e.g.Cranes)

Description ID No. Supplier: Test Cert.Expiry Date:

12 MonthlyThorough

ExaminationExpiry Date:

Used for lifting persons?Y/N.

(If so, 6 MonthlyThorough Examn?)

WeeklyInspections

carried out by:

Lifting Accessories (e.g. lifting gear)Description ID No. Owner S.W.L (t) Test Certificate

Y/N6 Monthly Thorough Examination Y/N?

Expiry Date

Issue No.:01

Date:

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Crane team appointment and certification

Position Name Date Appointed

Appointed Person*(Lifting Operations)

Deputy appointedPerson

Crane Co-ordinator

Crane Operators*

Signallers/Slingers*

* Must hold appropriate CPCS CardsIssueNo.:

01

Date:

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